Procurement Manager

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Procurement Manager located in Prai, Penang . In charge of   overseeing activities related to the procurement of Direct materials, parts,   components   and equipment. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in procurement consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications. What a typical day looks like:   Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.  Establishes goals for purchasing department.  Follow-up policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.  Manage and guide a team of buyers and expeditors to meet procurement and supplier management goals  Interface with procurement groups in updating and maintaining company procurement strategies  Implement processes with suppliers to improve on time delivery and Purchase Price Variance  Helping implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory models  Supervise the team in the management of the supply chain to achieve continuous timely supply of parts and services  Approves purchase orders and change notices through subordinates.  Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.  Ensures continuity of raw material supply to help production schedules and balances with achieving inventory level targets.  Investigates inventory levels. Helps process to manage excess and obsolete material.  Conduct supplier performance reviews and help the team to maintain supplier consistent on time delivery and implement processes with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and quality of product / service  Keep senior management informed of present/future trends in availability and cost of materials, components and equipment  Monitors on-time supplier deliveries, inventory turns, MRP execution, Purchase Price Variance, processing time reduction, supplier performance and cost investigation.  Act as first point of escalation with suppliers and communicate all unresolved issues to the Senior Purchasing Manager  Work closely with the team to ensure purchasing compliance to corporate directives  Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce  The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices. Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience. What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Performance Bonus NB87 Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).